A Whole New World For Brodie

Today was one of those happy, sad days.

Yesterday, when I went to the apartment office to pick up a package I was asked if I would like another shih tzu? They were very eager for me to take this little guy since his current owners could not keep him and they see me walking my dog all over the place. We are obviously a very familiar pair around here. Unfortunately, I cannot afford to have two shih tzus. Besides shots and the need for good food and care in order to keep their coat and skin in good shape, they require trips to the groomers at least every other month, if not more.

The pressure was on. They paid an outrageous amount for him, but are willing to give him to me for free just so he will have a good home. They are desperate. I said, no. Then, last night, I remembered my sister was talking about how much she missed my dog when he came home after I got back from Denver. She was my babysitter for two weeks. So, several phone calls later and another trip over to the apartment office, it was decided that Brodie, his name, now had a new home.

My sister came up and spent the afternoon with me and we went out to lunch. It was fun, but then we had to meet Brodie for the first time. He is an adorable little guy, black and white with that sweet shih tzu face. He's about a year and a half old, uses puppy pads and is up to date on everything, except he is not neutered. My sister fell in love with him right off.

His old owner was in tears. I hugged her and assured her he would be a much loved only child and we would send her pictures and she was even welcome to come visit him whenever my sister came to town, or even drive down to Decatur if she wanted to.

Tonight Brodie is in his new home. He just peed on my sister's chair and she was very understanding, so I know he is in the right place!